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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

May 07, 1908

Page

3

Wolverhampton by election results shift in tariff reform era

The Wolverhampton by election produced Liberal G Thorne 4614 votes and Unionist L Amery 4506. Previous Wolverhampton results show Liberal dominance with Fowler and Amery figures. Catholic voters split with English Catholics backing Amery and Irish backing Thorne. press calls result a severe blow to the Government amid tariff reform growth.

Per Press Association London Wolverhamsian G. Thorne L. Amery Mast Wolverhampton AB. H. Fowler Joseph Underhill H. H. Fowler JL. A. Fowler EL Kettle H. M. Fowler Amery Thorne Wily

Imperial Cable Loss Proposes No Honolulu Relay

Colonel Seeley estimates the current year loss on the Pacific cable at £69000 while Captain Bellairs notes the Imperial Government will not consider relaying the line to touch Honolulu unless colonial partners propose it.

Seeley Bellairs Honolulu

British Joint Court for New Hebrides to be set soon

In the House of Commons Lieutenant-Colonel Seeley said difficulty in finding a suitable candidate for the British member of the Joint Court for the New Hebrides due to exceptional qualification requirements. He hopes for an early selection, noting the court cannot begin functions until autumn when the buildings are completed.

London House of Commons Seeley Colonies Hebrides

Sinclair Education in Scotland Bill Second Reading

In the House of Commons Captain Sinclair’s Education in Scotland Bill was read a second time without a division.

London House of Commons Sinclair Scotland

Death and Turf Light in Australia May Reports

From Melbourne and Adelaide reports the Premiers Conference shows little chance for the Commonwealth plan. Dr Horne of Traralgon dies from motor accident injuries. Mr C B Fisher aged 90, father of Australian turf, dies in Adelaide. Sydney notes discuss professionalism in sport with amateur and professional cricket rules and golf exclusions.

Copricutt Australasian Finance Melbourne Deakin Commonwealth Horne Traralgon Dr. Horne Cameron Scouts China Adelaide C. B. Fisher

Deakin Explains Finance Council Powers at Premiers Conference

Mr Deakin described the proposed Council of Finance as having technical control with ultimate decision only when State Treasurers fail to agree. He argued the scheme would not hardship states or hinder borrowing and would coordinate loan placement for best advantage.

Melbourne Deakin Council of Finance Financial Council

Population figures for the Dominion Wellington May 7

The Dominion population on March 31 was 997 058 with 529 431 males and 468 227 females. Maori total 47 731 and Cook and Pacific islands 12 840. First quarter net increase 10 3 of which 5 020 males and 8 089 females. Births 6 817, arrivals 12 906, total increase 19 723. Decrease 11 620: oaths 2 262 and departures 9 358.

Wellington Dominion Cook Pacific Islands

Protest over potato inspection at port of arrival

Exporters in Invercargill resolve to protest government inspection policy for potatoes at arrival port and demand shipment port inspection to protect the large South Island trade from thousands of pounds in losses.

Invercargill South Island Southland

Experiments in Plant Breeding Supervised by Government

Dr. I. Cockayne has been appointed by the Government to supervise experiments in plant breeding at Government agricultural stations. The initial series focuses on improving the commercial qualities of New Zealand flax.

Wellington I. Cockayne New Zealand

Maori will case upheld by Native Land Court

Auckland May 7 Judge Edger gave judgment in a Maori will case involving Henare Kaihan as a legatee. The court ruled the testatrix was mentally capable and not unduly influenced, upholding the will and portions of the property to Kaihan.

Auckland Edger Henare Kaihan Kaihan Kathan

Death inquiry into Alfred Penny case at Somerset Hotel

A coroner's inquest opened at the County Hospital into the death of Alfred W. Penny found in a room at the Somerset Hotel. Witnesses described Penny’s stay, the room’s condition, a letter to his wife, and sign of poison in the stomach. The postmortem gave no definite cause. further analysis was adjourned for the Government Analyst to report.

County Hospital W. H. Rule J.B W. G. Roberts Alfred W. Penny Somerset Hotel Touhy Jane Blott Messra. Duff and Co Church Soft Goods Chirist the Somerset Somerset Rakaia First Express Toomer Yewra Ness No. 13 Witness Jin Woomer Deeased Hunter McLennan A. H. Penny Bellvue Avenue Christchurch Alf Alfred William Owles Dpeight and Co Dunedin Wit Ashburton Ashburtness Fouhy

Ashburton Acclimatisation Society May Committee Meeting

A committee meeting at the Somerset Hotel on Friday May 3 discussed purchasing a small white owl for pest control, correspondence with the Agricultural and Pastoral Association, and inquiries about shooting rules and Animals Protection Act registration. The secretary noted rules must be registered by January 25 and debated membership implications for license holders across societies.

Ashburton W. J. Steward C. A. Q. Hardy Bi. Stitt H. Davis A. HE. Shury G. Roberts C. W. Seymour D. Wood Geo. Hardy I. Do GC. Malet W. Sparrow A. Pilbrow Agricultural and Pastoral Society Somerset Hotel W. G. Roberts A. H. Sbbury Green Agricultural and Pastoral Association Otago Society Wellington Canterbury

Massey Addresses Crowd in Gisborne Opposition Policy

Mr W. J. Massey, leader of the Opposition, spoke at His Majesty's Theatre in Gisborne about government press bias, opposition achievements, and proposed reforms. He criticized the Arbitration Act, urged arbitration, and warned against Socialism, urging support for individual enterprise and legislative improvements.

Gisborne Massey His Majesty’s Theatre Captain Tucker Dominion Joseph Ward Pvhot Keir Hardie New Zealand Maesey Legislative Council Civil Service Board

McNab Returns North by Express This Afternoon

The Hon. Robert McNab is returned north by the express this afternoon for the remainder of reading matter, sea pages 1 and 4.

Robert McNab Express

Local Shingling Bid Sealed by May 8 at Ford's Road

Enders must submit bids by 6 p.m. Friday May 8 for shingling Ford's Road about 850 yards. A billiard match will take place Friday night at Hast Street between Mr Cullimore and a local challenger with Cullimore conceding issue 5104.

Enders Ford’s A. A. Fooks Hast Street Cullimore

ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT AT ASHBURTON

CHAS THOMAS offers a full range of fancy needlework supplies. Embroidery silks beads canvas ribbons lace braid and related items available at East Street Ashburton phone 120.

Thomas's Gast Street Ashburton Chas. Thomas ART East Street Tel

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